Google has successfully dismantled a major text scam operation that targeted Americans with fake E-ZPass and USPS messages. The company filed suit against the “Smishing Triad” group on Wednesday, effectively shutting down their Lighthouse phishing kit. This represents a significant victory in the on
Crystal Dynamics has laid off just under 30 developers across various departments in its second round of cuts this year. The studio claims this “difficult but necessary” decision will optimize development of the next Tomb Raider game. But cutting staff to supposedly improve development seems contrad
TD Synnex is rolling out agentic AI capabilities directly into Microsoft Teams and Outlook through its Digital Bridge platform. CEO Patrick Zammit says this will drive “significant” productivity gains for partners by automating routine tasks. The system aims to help partners focus on value-added cus
The economist who popularized the “K-shaped economy” concept says experts are missing the emotional component driving economic behavior. Peter Atwater describes a “sea of despair” among lower-income Americans while the wealthy feel “intense certainty.” This emotional divide could lead to seismic con
Ubisoft postponed its first-half fiscal year 2025-26 results minutes after they were supposed to be released. The company also requested trading halts on its shares and bonds until the results are published. This unprecedented move has analysts speculating about potential major announcements or fina
Y Combinator’s latest batch reveals a clear shift toward B2B software and practical infrastructure. These founders are building the foundational tools for the AI era with relentless execution focus. The cohort represents a turning point in how startups approach real-world problems.
TD Synnex’s new agentic AI addition to Digital Bridge is already showing significant results for MSP partners. Abacus Group CEO Anthony D’Ambrosi expects the technology to drive increased bookings per sales rep and deliver more accurate solutions to clients faster.
Google is walking back its controversial plan to require government ID verification for all Android developers. The company will now create special exceptions for experienced users and hobbyist developers.
Nearly a third of companies are experiencing almost complete failure of their AI proof-of-concept projects according to new research. While some organizations succeed, most struggle to move beyond testing. The real problem isn’t the technology itself.
Google is launching AI-powered shopping features just in time for the holiday season. The new tools include conversational product searches and automated price tracking with purchases, but ads are definitely part of the package. The company is also reviving its Duplex calling technology for inventor
